The MTS will be set up to run short, 1-3 hour, hands-on sessions
with accomplished BAM smiths teaching some of their favorite
techniques.
Members are asked to bring smithing related items for the
auction, and items for the BAM Boutique. Remember that we’re
getting greater than usual national exposure at this conference, so
do your best to WOW ‘em with your auction items and gallery
entries.
If you want to volunteer to staff the conference, e-mail Kirk at
NOW, and put BAM Conference in the
subject line, or snail mail at:
BAM Conference
4319 S. National, PMB#147
Springfield, Mo. 65810
Only a limited number of staffers can be comped into the
conference, and it’ll basically be first come, first served. Did I
mention to let me know
NOW?
As most of you know, Mara Harper and I have been riding herd on the BAM Boutique for lo these many years. This year, what with the conference being longer, and bigger and better, we would appreciate some extra help. We'd welcome folks who could help out with sales for a couple of hours at a time, any time during the conference. If you can help, please check in with us at registration (We should be right next to the registration table.) and sign up. Of course, anyone who would just like to hang out at the boutique and catch up with friends is welcome, as always.
IN ADDITON: Heather Hutton of ABANA's administrative office will be setting up in the same area as the Boutique with ABANA information/items. She would also welcome folks willing to help with her operation.
FINALLY: Michael Roberts of BABA (British Artist Blacksmith Association) will also have a table in the Boutique area. He, too, would welcome help with his operation. In fact, he's so keen on actually participating in the conference, that he's offering a free, one-year subscription to Artist Blacksmith (their equivalent of the Anvil's Ring) to someone who would take over major responsibility for his operation.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, as always, we invite you to support BAM by donating craft items - blacksmith or other - valued at $25.00 or less (over $25.00 should go into the auction) to be sold at the Boutique. Items should be marked with the suggested price and the maker's name. People want to know who made it! Please check in with us before you head home to see if your items have sold. We do not have storage suitable for carrying over non-iron items from year to year.
Thanks! We're looking forward to seeing everybody at the conference,
Ruth Hull and Mara Harper